'SNL' skewers Trump, Mitch McConnell in midterms-themed cold open - USA Today
Saturday Night Live's latest cold open featured satirical portrayals of political figures including Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. The sketch focused on midterm election themes and Republican campaign messaging.
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SNL sketches often influence public perception of political figures and highlight current election-year anxieties.
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The sketch show 's latest cold open on Oct. 3 depicted Republicans recording a series of get-out-the-vote ads in response to "bleak" polling ahead of the upcoming midterm elections .
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ( Marcello Hernández ) delivered a message to Latino voters, followed by Sen. Mitch McConnell , who recently returned to the Senate after a long absence and questions about his health. Portrayed by Mikey Day , a confused-looking McConnell remained completely frozen when prompted to say his lines, though he did flash a peace sign.
Colin Jost reprised his role as Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth , who urged "all you patriots at home to do the gayest thing ever and vote" before moving into "some weird slam poetry."
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